RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03604
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His name be spelled correctly on his Air Medal certificate.
2. He be awarded the Air Medal, with One Oak Leaf Cluster
(AM, w/1OLC).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should be awarded an additional AM based on his service which
was highlighted in the Air Force Times, Berlin Airlift Veterans
Association, and the Task Force Times. He was called the High
Time Pilot for his service during the Airlift and was offered
a choice assignment to Greece as a result.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 16 Feb 49, the applicant was awarded the AM for his
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight
from 2 Jul 48 26 Oct 48.
On 1 Jul 64, the applicant was retired in the grade of
lieutenant colonel. He was credited with 23 years, 5 months,
and 4 days of active service for retirement.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial, and states, in part, that there is
not sufficient documentation to award an Oak Leaf Cluster to the
Air Medal.
DPSID was able to verify the misspelling of applicants name on
his previously awarded AM and the element has been
administratively corrected with the correct spelling of his last
name.
In addition, they noted that retroactive recommendations for
awards for retirees/veterans beyond the 2 year time limitation
must be submitted in accordance with Title 10, Section 1130,
United States Code. The law allows for the submission of award
recommendations (and the upgrading of previously approved
awards) without regard to any previously imposed time
constraints for submission if referred by a Member of Congress.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANTS REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 11 Jan 13 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit D).
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by
existing law or regulations.
2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the
applicants contentions, we are not persuaded that he should be
entitled to an additional AM. In this respect, we note the
articles concerning the applicants service during the Berlin
Airlift is noted; however, it does not demonstrate that he was
recommended and approved for award of an additional AM. In view
of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we
find no basis to recommend granting further relief in this
application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this
application.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03604 in Executive Session on 11 Jun 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 9 Oct 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jan 13.
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